Buddha Statues - 8 Critical Factors - To Choose the Right Ones

1. Understand why you need to buy buddha statues.making one is descended from Nepal. Newar artisans,
It will help you to choose the right one among theShakya Artisans to be specific are the original masters
hundreds of different kinds of buddha statues. Morefrom whom the art is being descended for
than listening to anyone else or any other belief yougenerations. Click here for the buddha statues from
should listen to your soul. Basic reason to buy buddhaNepal.
is to help yourself achieve your inner peace.4. Judgement of Quality by observing face painting.
Worshiping the buddha statues will help us remember,Face is the single most important factor to look for
understand and practice Buddha's teachings. Ultimatelywhile buying one. The finer the face painting of the
by breaking out of never ending cycle of life afterbuddha better the quality of the statue.If you choose to
death, the state of Nirvana can be achieved bybuy golden buddha the face is primarily painted with 24
practicing buddhism with the help of Vipassanak gold by specialist artist. On top of that fine outlining of
meditation.eyes, nose and tika is done. The overall face should
It depends on your choice of taking the path toportray compassion, looking at which should invoke
achieving what you desire. If you want to experience arespect for buddha within us naturally.
joy of life, happy buddha or laughing buddha might be5. Never forget to look at the ears.
the appropriate one. If you wish to tame your mindAlways check the long ears which signifies the true
with meditation techniques, you might want to buyartistry behind. Genuine buddha statues should have
meditating buddha statues. If however, You simply lovelong ears.
and want to appreciate the artwork they can serve6. Check the carvings on the body of the Buddha
as the proper ambience to your living room orCarvings on the body of the statue speak volumes
showroom.about the quality of the Buddha. High quality Buddha
Trying to find such answer will help you much to findstatues have fine carvings which is the delicate
the right one ultimately.artwork of specialist artists. These artists are specially
2. Learn to distinguish the buddhist statues from otherlocated in Patan, Nepal.
religious statues.7. Different types of Buddha statues
Hindu Deities look similar to Buddhist statues but thereYou should decide what kind of statue is appropriate
are huge differences in their meaning. There are manyfor you. There are Golden Buddha, Oxidized Buddha,
ways to recognize buddhist statues. One of the waysAntique Buddha, Wooden Buddha, Jade Buddha,
is to look at body positions and other is to observeCopper Buddha, Bronze Buddha etc.
hand gestures. Hands resting on the lap symbolizes8. Fill Buddha Statues with Mantras (Holy Chantings)
meditating buddha.Right hand touching the earthIn the context of buddhism empty statue in your house
represents shakyamuni buddha, the enlightened one.without mantras inside will decrease long life, peace,
3. Be careful where you buy it from.health and wealth. Whereas filling it with mantras
You have to be very careful to buy Buddha statues.blesses you with good fortunes, peace, prosperity and
Before considering buying you have to know wherehappiness. Filling it with mantras and make a statue, the
the Buddha statue is originally made. To ensure theenlightened one. You should Look for possibility to
genuine statue one should avoid the replica of originalinsert the mantras in the statues. Statues specially
art. Please be informed that the genuine artisans whomade in China or India are not designed for filling the
make these statues are originally from Nepal. Frommantras inside where as statues made in Nepal are
Nepal the art of making the statues is exported todesigned specifically for mantras to be inserted.You
Tibet, where it gained major popularity. You may saycan even ask the vendor to bless the statue by a
Buddha statues are originally from Tibet but the root toMonk in local Buddhist Monastery when buying.